• 19 matches - Solskajer has taken charge of for Manchester United so far, winning 14, drawing two and losing three. EPA
    19 matches - Solskajer has taken charge of for Manchester United so far, winning 14, drawing two and losing three. EPA
  • 40 - the number of goals United have scored under Solskjaer, including this crucial one against Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League. AFP
    40 - the number of goals United have scored under Solskjaer, including this crucial one against Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League. AFP
  • 9 - goals scored by top scorers Paul Pogba (right) and Romelu Lukaku since Solskjaer took over. Getty Images
    9 - goals scored by top scorers Paul Pogba (right) and Romelu Lukaku since Solskjaer took over. Getty Images
  • 32 - points gained in the Premier League, the most of any team in the division since Solskjaer replaced Jose Mourinho. Action Images via Reuters
    32 - points gained in the Premier League, the most of any team in the division since Solskjaer replaced Jose Mourinho. Action Images via Reuters
  • 2.46 - average points per game under Solskjaer. Mourinho, pictured, averaged 1.89 and Sir Alex Ferguson 2.16. Action Images via Reuters
    2.46 - average points per game under Solskjaer. Mourinho, pictured, averaged 1.89 and Sir Alex Ferguson 2.16. Action Images via Reuters
  • 3 - years on the new contract he has signed, and the number of minutes it took to see his side score in his first game in charge against Cardiff City. EPA
    3 - years on the new contract he has signed, and the number of minutes it took to see his side score in his first game in charge against Cardiff City. EPA
  • 12 - different scorers so far, including Anthony Martial who has notched three. Action Images via Reuters
    12 - different scorers so far, including Anthony Martial who has notched three. Action Images via Reuters
  • 8 - Premier League matches left this season for United. EPA
    8 - Premier League matches left this season for United. EPA
  • 18 points - the amount United currently trail rivals Liverpool who are top of the Premier League. Pictured Alisson and Virgil van Dijk. Getty Images
    18 points - the amount United currently trail rivals Liverpool who are top of the Premier League. Pictured Alisson and Virgil van Dijk. Getty Images
  • 366 - appearances during Solskjaer's playing career for United, with 126 goals. Allsport
    366 - appearances during Solskjaer's playing career for United, with 126 goals. Allsport

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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer: Key numbers behind his success at Manchester United

We delve into the statistics behind his fantastic start in the Old Trafford hotseat

Ian Oxborrow
Ian Oxborrow

March 28, 2019

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It came as little surprise to most when Manchester United announced Ole Gunnar Solskjaer had earned the manager's position on a permanent basis.

United's form has dramatically improved since the Norwegian took over on a caretaker basis since Jose Mourinho left the club in December.

The positive results have been laden with goals and an uptick in excitement compared to the previous regime.

We take a dive into the statistics behind Solskjaer's brief but so far successful reign at Old Trafford.

Move through the slideshow above to see the numbers involved.

Can Solskjaer qualify for the Champions League?

He may have been given the job full time but there is still a huge challenge ahead with United sitting fifth in the table, two points behind Arsenal. The top four qualify for the Champions League.

United face Watford on Saturday and have the huge obstacle of Barcelona approaching in the Champions League quarter final.

Other key Premier League fixtures include Manchester City on April 24 and Chelsea on April 28.

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